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     George McNeely Ingram was buried at Kelley-Ingram Cemetery, just off Blue Ridge Parkway on Franklin Pike Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ He was born on September 5, 1847 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,1 He married Josephine Cannaday on April 4, 1867 at Franklin Co., Virginia.¹ George McNeely Ingram married Ruth A. Thomas on May 15, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia; George listed himself as a widow on his marriage license to Ruth.² George McNeely Ingram died on December 26, 1926 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 79.^3,1

     Ruth A. Thomas was buried at Kelley-Ingram Cemetery, just off Blue Ridge Parkway on Franklin Pike Road, Floyd Co., Virginia.³ She was born on January 7, 1856 at Franklin Co., Virginia.^3,1,2 She married George McNeely Ingram, son of Elkanah Turner "Elkany" Ingram and Matilda Ann Willis, on May 15, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia; George listed himself as a widow on his marriage license to Ruth.² As of May 18, 1877,her married name was Ingram. Ruth A. Thomas died on January 6, 1944 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 87.^3,1

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-3847.⁷ William Murphy "Murphy" Poff was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,8,5 He was born on October 15, 1906 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^7,3,4 He married Gladys Mae Taylor circa 1927.^1,2,9,5 William Murphy "Murphy" Poff died on February 13, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 83.^7,1,5 He POFF, WILLIAM M. William Murphy Poff, age 83, of 1150 Vinyard Road, Vinton, died Tuesday. He was a member of Belmont Baptist Church and a retired salesman for Clover Creamery. Surviving are his wife, Gladys Taylor Poff; daughter, Elizabeth P. Wiley, Richmond; grandsons, William Zell Wiley, Andrew Taylor Wiley; great-grandson; William Travis Wiley; brother, George M. Poff, Vinton. Interment will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. on February 15, 1990.¹

     His Social Security Number was 226-01-3890.⁸ George Malcolm "Mac" Poff was buried at Fair View Cemetery, 3300 Melrose Ave. N.W., Roanoke, Virginia.^3,4,9 He was born on June 1, 1908 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^8,5,6 He married Bertie Dellaphine Musselwhite on June 21, 1930 at Roanoke, Virginia.^3,5,10 George Malcolm "Mac" Poff died on October 3, 1990 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 82.^8,3 He George M. (Mac) Poff, age 82, of Roanoke, died in Roanoke Wednesday evening. He was predeceased by his wife, Bertie and son, Joseph, and was a retired employee of Clover Creamery and Meadowgold. Surviving are his son and daughter-in-law, William R. and Joyce D. Poff; daughter-in-law, Mrs. Elizabeth Poff English, all of Roanoke; five grandchildren, Mrs. Debra P. Brown, Miss Dana Poff, John Poff, Mrs. Jenny P. Wilkerson, all of Roanoke; Mrs. Mary P. Strickler, Raleigh, N.C; six great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Fair View Cemetery. on October 5, 1990.³

     Her Social Security Number was 229-42-2284.³ Effie Lee Brown was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.¹ She was born on August 2, 1903 at Virginia.^3,4 She married Grifton Andy Poff, son of William Isaac Poff and Stella Florence Reed, on February 24, 1926 at Roanoke, Virginia.^1,2 As of February 24, 1926,her married name was Poff.² Effie Lee Brown died on March 21, 1993 at Boones Mill, Franklin Co., Virginia, at age 89.^3,1,2 She POFF, Effie Brown, 88, of Boones Mill, died Sunday, March 21, 1993. She went to be with the Lord Sunday. She was the widow of Grifton Andy Poff. She was a member of the Roanoke Congregational Holiness Church for over 32 years. She was preceded in death by her sons, Willie A. Poff and Norris E. Poff. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret and Samuel Hofawger, King, N.C., Everlene and Billy Altice, Marlene (Molly) Moore, all of Rocky Mount, Peggy and Billy Walters, Richmond, Carolyn and James Conner, Roanoke, Barbara and Ronnie Turner, Boones Mill; daughter-in-law, Joan Poff, Vinton; sisters, Alun Beckner, Callaway, Maggie Clemons, Nova Bush, both of Roanoke; brothers, David Brown, Boones Mill, Raymond Brown, Callaway; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at noon Wednesday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel by the Rev. John L. Wilson, with burial in Sherwood Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday at the Lotz Roanoke Chapel. Friends are invited to visit with the family after the service on Wednesday at the home of James and Carolyn Conner, 3421 Oaklawn Ave., N.W., Roanoke. Arrangements are being handled by the Lotz Roanoke Chapel. on March 22, 1993.¹

     His Social Security Number was 519-01-2421.⁷ Harry Hayden Poff married Della Unknown.⁸ Harry Hayden Poff was born on February 22, 1898 at Utah.^7,9,3,1,5 He married Alta M. Wells circa 1924.¹⁰ Harry Hayden Poff died on March 18, 1971 at Humboldt Co., California, at age 73.^9,1

     Margaret Ellen Hoback was buried at Stonewall Cemetery, 4382 Route 221 N, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2 She was born on June 3, 1847 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,5,2,3 She married Charles David Vest, son of Samuel Littleberry Vest and Sarah H. "Sally" Iddings, on September 26, 1865 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,5,3 As of September 26, 1865,her married name was Vest. Margaret Ellen Hoback married Calvin Alexander Yates, son of William Anthony Yeatts and Mary Henry Terry Yates, on February 14, 1884 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^4,1,5,2 As of February 14, 1884,her married name was Yates. Margaret Ellen Hoback died on June 24, 1942 at Floyd Co., Virginia, at age 95.^1,5,2,3

     His Social Security Number was 229-36-9710.⁵ Posey Curtis Manning was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.³ He was born on June 19, 1891 at Copper Hill, Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,5,2,3 He married Frances America Wimmer, daughter of William Isaac Wimmer and Adeline W. "Adelia" Mills, on September 4, 1910 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,3 Posey Curtis Manning died on May 28, 1968 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 76.^5,3

     Frances America Wimmer was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.² She was born on August 28, 1893 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,2 She married Posey Curtis Manning, son of Joseph Robert Manning and Rachel Malinda Lester, on September 4, 1910 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of September 4, 1910,her married name was Manning. Frances America Wimmer died on August 31, 1971 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 78.²

     Mary Ann McNiel and Ren Edward Poff were divorced.¹⁴ Mary Ann McNiel was buried at Huffville Union Church Cemetery, Terrys Fork, Floyd Co., Virginia.¹⁵ She Mrs. Mary Ann Poff, age 39, of Pilot, passed away Friday. She was an employee of St. Albans Hospital and was a member of Huffville Church. Surviving are her husband, Ren E. Poff; sons, Tim Poff and Jim Poff; parents, Ralph and Daphne McNiel, all of Pilot; sisters amd brothers-in-law, Sue and Terry Altizer, Pilot; Carol and Stan Clower, Roanoke; June and Frank Wallace, Vienna; Betty McNiel and Kevin Killeen, Fairfax; brother, Dan McNiel, also of Pilot; nieces, Janine Clower and Suzanne Altizer, nephews, Rick Clower, Lance Altizer, and Scott Altizer.³ Her Social Security Number was 226-64-6023.⁹ She was born on December 30, 1945 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^{16,11,4,12,8,15,9,17,10} She married Ren Edward Poff, son of Roscoe Warren Poff and Rheba Mae Dulaney, on November 29, 1963 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3,11,4,8 As of November 29, 1963,her married name was Poff.⁴ Mary Ann McNiel died on September 20, 1985 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 39.^16,8,15

     Krista Lynne Crouch Krista Lynne Crouch - Krista went to her heavenly home to be with God on December 18, 2021 in Asheville, NC, at Mission Hospital where she was pursuing medical treatment related to a courageous battle with cancer. She passed away with her beloved family by her side. Krista was born at St. Joseph's Hospital in Asheville NC, on February 8, 1962, to Phillip and Sandra Crouch. She graduated from AC Reynolds High School (1980) and Appalachian State University (1985) where she earned a Bachelors' Degree in Accounting. Krista was a member of Phi Mu Fraternity and worked as an accountant for Chetola Resort in Blowing Rock, NC. She also worked for her father at Ideal Drug Store doing accounting work before marrying and moving to Virginia where she primarily lived in the Danville area, working as an accountant for Carpetland for fourteen years. She was involved in many social activities and shared life with many friends while living in Virginia. Krista especially enjoyed gardening; planting, growing, and arranging flowers, and being a member of the Wayside Garden Club serving as treasurer and board member. Also enjoying the lifelong hobby of collecting and refurbishing furniture from salvaged items and doing art projects to which she enjoyed all her life. Krista returned home to Asheville in 2013 to be near family and friends. She was hired by John Cram to be Accounting Manager of his businesses including New Morning Gallery, Bellagio, Blue Spiral Art Studio, and Fine Arts Movie Theater. Krista was outstanding in her work because of her diligence and her dedication to make everything better. Additionally, she used her artistic talents selling items, and serving as volunteer at the Biltmore Village Art & Craft Fair. She enjoyed participating in creative outlets like the Black Mountain Art in Bloom exhibit. Krista's love for life and others was over the top special and this is what stands out about her life. She loved others fully and passionately wherever she was and whenever it could be done. Always finding magical ways of bringing people together, addressing what could be better, and navigating best outcomes. Krista in her brave and courageous spirit sought goodness through a generous life of giving to everyone she met. Krista was close to all her family, a very special aunt to many nieces and nephews. She created fun adventures with each one and giving the perfect gift every time. She was the "Best Friend", Best Girl Friend—to so many and loved by so many! She made us all better, she showed us what love is about and how to love well. She made us try things, do things that we are would be reluctant to try, she made us laugh, cry, and live fully into love. Krista was a great lover of travel, organizing many trips with family and friends. She always loved to seek out and go on big adventures. Zip-lining as recent as a month ago, nature hiking, and obtaining her motorcycle license. She loved creating a beautiful table setting with unique China, seeking out rare finds from antique stores, decorating for every holiday, and making beautifully wrapped presents. Krista was a lifelong member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church and actively served as the church's Finance Chair. She also helped organize the Children's Sanctuary area and contributed to the BEAR Closet church program. Krista is survived by her beloved family which includes her parents, Phillip and Sandra Crouch, her sister, Karen Doucette and her husband, Mike Doucette (Fallston, NC), her brothers, Phillip Crouch Jr. and sister-in-law, Vanessa Crouch (Asheville, NC) and Michael Crouch and sister-in-law Candace Crouch (Birmingham, AL) and close family friend, Roland Metivier. Nieces and nephews Caitlin Doucette and fiancé Jack Cody, Lorna Doucette, Michael Doucette, Kevin Crouch and wife Alesha, Jonathan Crouch and wife Avery, Jack Crouch, Julia Crouch and Anna Crouch. Krista will be missed by many close friends and colleagues. The family extends our deepest thanks to Messino Cancer Center and the nurses at Mission Hospital who provided exemplary care. Graveside service at Riverside Cemetery.³ She was buried at Riverside Cemetery, 53 Birch Street, Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.³ She was born on February 8, 1962 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina.^3,4 She married David Laine Poff, son of Ralph Benjamin Poff and Virginia Ruth Cruff, on May 22, 1993 at Roanoke, Virginia.⁵ As of May 22, 1993,her married name was Poff. Krista Lynne Crouch and David Laine Poff were divorced on July 2, 2008 at Pittsylvania Co., Virginia.² Krista Lynne Crouch died on December 18, 2021 at Asheville, Buncombe Co., North Carolina, at age 59.³

     Silas William Hall was born on February 2, 1854 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,3 He married Hannah Frances Vest, daughter of Samuel Littleberry Vest and Sarah H. "Sally" Iddings, on September 13, 1877 at Floyd Co., Virginia.^1,4,2,5 Silas William Hall died after April 16, 1930.

     James Ralph Moran Sr. was buried at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, 5737 Airport Road NW, Roanoke, Virginia.⁶ He was born on November 14, 1934 at Roanoke, Virginia.^4,6,7 He married Shelby Jacqueline Poff, daughter of Kermit Poff and Lillian "Nel" Chambers, on April 2, 1954 at Vinton, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2,3,4,5,6 James Ralph Moran Sr. died on August 27, 2022 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 87.⁶ He James Ralph Moran, 87, of Roanoke, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 27, 2022. He was born to Dewey and Hazel Moran on November 14, 1934. Ralph was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Shelby Poff Moran; brother, Russel Moran and wife, Betty; and sister, Lois Collins and husband, Wesley. Ralph was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He also was a devoted Christian and served as a deacon for many years at Evangel Foursquare Church. Ralph was a United States Veteran who served in the Air Force and later worked for Brawley Willet Trucking as a truck driver. After his retirement Ralph also worked for Kroger. He touched many lives with his faith and testimony. He is survived by his children, Patty Anderson of Roanoke, Va., and Jimmy Moran (Jamie) of Salem, Va., and Donald Moran (Mary) of Centreville, Va; grandchildren, Michael Moran (Whitney) of North Carolina, Josh Moran of Georgia, Ben Moran of Centreville, Va., Rebekah Marinovich (Nickolas) of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Hannah Hodges (Matthew) of Farnham, Va; great-grandchildren, Harrison Moran of Centreville, Va., Bayley Holloman of Colorado Springs, Colo., Luke Hodges of Farnham, Va., and Kaitlyn Moran of North Carolina; brother-in-law, Richard Poff (Sandy) of Roanoke, Va; sister-in-law, Marie Martin of Rocky Mount, Va; and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will follow at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. on August 30, 2022.⁶

     Her Social Security Number was 227-52-0290.⁷ Edna Marcelle Poff was buried at Turner-Richardson Family Cemetery, Roanoke Co., Virginia.⁴ She was born on March 18, 1939 at Hemphill, McDowell Co., West Virginia.^7,1,2 As of February 24, 1959,her married name was Jones.¹ She married Clinton Glenwood "C. J." Jones Sr., son of Jesse Vernon Jones and Ethel Rowena Payne, on February 24, 1959 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.^3,4,5,1 Edna Marcelle Poff died on May 23, 2003 at Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 64.^4,7,8 She JONES, Edna Poff, 64, of Roanoke County, died Friday evening, May 23, 2003 at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kermit Sr. and Lillian Poff. Surviving is her husband of 45 years, Clinton (C.J.) Jones, Sr. of Roanoke County; her sons, Randy Jones, Clinton (Butch) Jones, Jr. both of Roanoke County; her brothers, Richard Poff and wife Sandy of Roanoke, Kermit Poff, Jr. of Thaxton; her sisters, Shelby Moran and husband Ralph of Roanoke, Marie Martin and husband Ira of Rocky Mount; devoted friends and neighbors, J. L. (Red) and Virginia Whitlow. Special thanks to a dear friend and her family, Janet F. Nichols of Copper Hill. Interment in Turner-Richardson Family Cemetery, Roanoke County. on May 25, 2003.⁴

     Her Social Security Number was 229-58-1786.³ Patricia Lee "Pat" Drain was buried at Evergreen Burial Park, 1307 Summit Ave SW, Roanoke, Virginia.¹ She was born on September 26, 1943 at Newport News, Virginia.^3,2 She married Kermit Poff Jr., son of Kermit Poff and Lillian "Nel" Chambers, on June 5, 1965 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^1,2 As of June 5, 1965,her married name was Poff.² Patricia Lee "Pat" Drain died on September 7, 1998 at Virginia at age 54.^3,1 She POFF, Patricia Drain, ("Pat"), 54, of Thaxton, went to be with her Lord on Monday, September 7, 1998. After a long and courageous battle with cancer, Pat is now at peace in the beautiful garden the Lord prepared for her. She was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend. She was preceded in death by a special friend, Marcia Greenwood. Survivors include her husband of 33 years, Kermit Poff Jr; daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Harvey Thomas Jr. of Buchanan, and Sheila and John Hornbeck of Boones Mill; son, Kermit Poff III of New Castle; grandchildren, James Marshall McCune, Nicole Lynn Hornbeck and Lynn Mari Hornbeck, Boones Mill; her parents, Douglas and Lenna Drain, Roanoke; sisters and brothers-in-law, Brenda and Barry Stanley, Salem, Susan Wyatt, Lansing, N.C., Martha and Kerry Boyer, Boones Mill, Rebecca and Steve Walters, Christiansburg. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews; her mother-in-law, Lillian Poff, Roanoke; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Richard K. and Sandy Poff; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Shelby and Ralph Moran, Marcella and Clinton Jones, Elaine and Ira "Buddy" Martin; and a special friend, Tom Greenwood and his family. She will be missed by many friends and relatives. The family extends a very special thank you to Macky and The Gentle Shepherd Hospice. Funeral services will be conducted 12 noon Thursday from Lotz Roanoke Chapel on Franklin Road, Roanoke, with Rev. Maurice E. Wright officiating. Interment will follow at Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 9 p.m. and Wednesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Lotz Roanoke Chapel. Flowers will be accepted but memorial gifts may be made to The Gentle Shepherd Hospice. Arrangements by Lotz Roanoke Chapel. on September 8, 1998.¹